community organizer for the disability rights movement in 1974.

meaningful regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which was the first U.S. federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities.[7] After an ultimatum and deadline, demonstrations took place in ten U.S. cities on April 5, 1977, including the beginning of the 504 Sit-in at the San Francisco Office of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. This sit-in, led by Judith Heumann and Cone,[5] lasted until May 4, 1977, a total of 28 days, with more than 150 people refusing to leave.[6] It is the longest sit-in at a federal building to date. Joseph Califano signed the unaltered regulations on April 28, 1977.[8][9][10][11][12][1] During the 504 Sit-in. During her time at University of Illinois, she became Marxist.[4] After the Section 504 regulations were signed, Cone focused on transportation. She successfully fought to advance inclusivity for Americans with disabilities & paved the way for the Americans With Disabilities Act. Spearheaded efforts (& was successfully) to get ramps & curb cuts installed in Oakland, CA. In 1979 organized Disabled People's Civil rights Day.

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